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Scooter-riding woman killed on University Parkway

Published: Tuesday, February 26, 2013 at 5:38 a.m.

Last Modified: Tuesday, February 26, 2013 at 2:18 p.m.

SARASOTA COUNTY - A woman riding a scooter was killed in an early morning crash on University Parkway, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

The incident occurred just before 2 a.m. today, near the University Parkway-Whitfield Avenue exchange, blocking westbound traffic on University, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

The victim, a woman from Sarasota, was traveling west on University Parkway in the right lane approaching the intersection of Whitfield Avenue. She was wearing a helmet while on her scooter.

Another woman, 33-year-old Nicole B. Moore, was driving a Volvo behind the scooter, at a faster rate of speed, says the FHP. Moore failed to see the scooter, striking the rear and throwing the scooter rider onto the road.

Charges against Moore are pending. FHP says it is looking into whether either driver was under the influence of alcohol.

Troopers have not released the name of the victim, pending notification of next-of-kin.

<p><em>SARASOTA COUNTY</em> - A woman riding a scooter was killed in an early morning crash on University Parkway, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.</p><p>The incident occurred just before 2 a.m. today, near the University Parkway-Whitfield Avenue exchange, blocking westbound traffic on University, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.</p><p>The victim, a woman from Sarasota, was traveling west on University Parkway in the right lane approaching the intersection of Whitfield Avenue. She was wearing a helmet while on her scooter.</p><p>Another woman, 33-year-old Nicole B. Moore, was driving a Volvo behind the scooter, at a faster rate of speed, says the FHP. Moore failed to see the scooter, striking the rear and throwing the scooter rider onto the road.</p><p>Charges against Moore are pending. FHP says it is looking into whether either driver was under the influence of alcohol. </p><p>Troopers have not released the name of the victim, pending notification of next-of-kin.</p>